But she continued posting racy pictures and videos, and in Facebook posts she spoke of trying to change “the typical orthodox mindset” of Pakistanis.

Baloch, whose real name was Fauzia Azeem, was killed in her family home on the outskirts of Multan, a large city in the Punjab province, police spokeswoman Nabeela Ghazanfar told Reuters.

“Her father Azeem informed the police that his son Waseem has strangled Qandeel,” Ghazanfar said. “Apparently, it is an honor killing, but further investigations will reveal the real motives behind this murder.”

Police were searching for Waseem, who had disappeared Saturday.

Baloch — described as Pakistan’s Kim Kardashian — had recently drawn condemnation from influential religious leaders for posting a selfie with a Muslim cleric that accused him of violating the Ramadan fast.

Baloch had sought government protection after receiving death threats following the post.

In one recent Facebook update, she thanked her supporters for “understanding the message I try to convey through my bold posts and videos.”

She added: “It’s time to bring a change because the world is changing.”
with Post Wire Services